1961 Map of Houston

About this map

The Arkansas River and Fourche La Fave River define this portion of Perry County, creating a landscape of fertile alluvial plains and prominent ridges. Between these river systems, Perry Mountain and Toms Mountain rise sharply, separated by the notable passage at Copperas Gap. This area is shaped by its water-bound geography, featuring the Morrilton Cutoff and expansive lowlands like Sandtown Bottoms and Portland Bottoms. The settlement of Houston serves as a central hub, while the Little Rock and Western railroad corridor provides a vital transportation link across the terrain. Genealogists will find several family-named burial sites across the township, including Leach Cem, Bland Cem, and May Cem, which are scattered among the ridges and valley floors.